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In ACC Docket's September issue, Lead the Way columnist Whitney Wiley interviews an emerging young leader, her nephew.

Small Law columnist Jeffrey W. Wheeler relates how it's a blessing and a curse to being proficient at tasks that don't pay the bills.

Bob Feldman discusses the types of solidly constructed contracts in-house lawyers would like to see.

Discusses the advantages of a compliance/ethics office and compliance/ethics officer.

Strong internal controls are vital. For closely held companies, which are not mandated to comply with section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley and its related financial controls, a lack of internal controls can create an atmosphere for improper financial oversight. It is the job of the head of the finance department and the corporate counsel to make sure that financial controls are in place that will adequately protect the company.

The management responsiblities of a chief legal officer (CLO) sometimes extend into the realm of real estate and property of the company. This responsibility can often involve making crucial decisions into how the property should be maintained. This article explores the different dimensions of the job, and varying methods for management.

This is a cheat sheet for Schedule 13G Annual Filings.

This ACC Value Practice piece outlines communications practices to enhance efficiency and consistency across the legal department. In addition, this piece outlines attributes and benefits to a legal department in creating a legal blog.

Statements before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding DOJ and SEC policies related to attorney-client privilege.

Setting and managing budgets, training, use of quarterly reports, and how the budget performance is measured by CIGNA's law department, is discussed in this value practice.

This short resource outlines potential uses of blockchain in commodities trading.

"Diversity" is often acknowledged as an important goal in building project or case teams, but there's little discussion about why it is desirable. Read this article from Robert Half Legal to learn why diversity creates a more productive project team.

This is a sample letter sent to internal experts to ask for their assistance with investigations and potential litigation.

This article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous June 29, 2023 decision on Groff v. DeJoy, clarifying employers’ obligations to accommodate employees’ religious practices.

We continue to work in a global market. Increasingly the best talent is to be found outside our domestic market and is more mobile. At the same time immigration laws are becoming more stringent and authorities increase scrutiny on who can enter a country and for what particular purpose. Today’s economic climate requires companies to take a smarter approach to their global mobility programmes. This session will provide insights in the complexity of international mobility and will help to address the matter effectively.

Small law departments can successfully implement alternative fee/value-based arrangements. See how Wolverine World Wide, Inc.'s law department is working with outside counsel to handle its portfolio of securities legal work.

The intersection of software, technology and health care and the proliferation of software as a medical device in the health care arena has become common place and has spurred significant innovations. This article discusses legal and regulatory considerations related to Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).

Learn how to expand value to the organization, set clear goals, communicate effectively and behave with integrity while maintaining career strategies in this tough economic time. From Robert Half Legal.

Creating and nurturing a professional environment that meaningfully respects and embraces people's differences is essential. Read this article to find out how to bring that culture to your organization.

This article lends suggestions on how to properly address and motivate different generations of workers.

This panel will explore the emerging issues corporate boards are facing. This innovative program, presented by the National Association of Corporate Directors, will feature independent, non-executive directors of private and Fortune 500 companies. We will discover how the board is grappling with hot issues such as succession planning, board and management dynamics, strategy, performance, risk oversight, shareholder activism, innovation, and competitive disruption. The panelists will provide advice on how the general counsel's office can equip the board to stay ahead of the curve and provide effective oversight with the most cutting-edge governance practices.

Steps to take before and after a disaster to maximize your insurance recovery.

This quick reference provides you with a general overview of some of the nuances in the employment and labor law realm as it pertains to Belgium. The document delves into the legal framework and then touches on core areas (employment contracts, working conditions, etc.) that you need to be mindful of.

This brief article discusses employee wellness programs which are aimed at encouraging employees to take preventative measures to control illnesses and unhealthy behavior in an attempt to manage the burgeoning cost of health care, reduce absenteeism, and improve morale.

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted in the Small Law Departments eGroup, addresses whether a company should make executed agreements viewable to a select group of individuals (e.g., executives, legal department) or all employees, as well as foreseeable issues with an open access policy.

This Quick Overview addresses the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) final persuader rule and its impact on employment and labor law.

This brief resource (Quick Counsel) explores the meaning and implications of a "joint and several" clause in a contract.

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses different response options available when charges of discrimination are brought against a company. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.

This Quick Overview addresses how Bankability, or the ability to obtain banks' funding, can be a life or death sentence for any transaction requiring borrowed funds in Canada and the United States.

ACC Amicus Brief, Gillard v. AIG filed 4/27/10